by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Mar 30, 2026 | Gundog
“Sit… sit… SIT… SIIIIT!!” We’ve all been there. It usually starts off calm and polite…and ends somewhere between hopeful and slightly unhinged. Meanwhile, your dog is: sniffing something invisiblewatching a leafor looking at you like you’ve just invented a brand new...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Nov 14, 2025 | Gundog
If you’ve ever wondered why dogs hang on to dummies, you’re in good company. Many gundog owners watch their dogs trot back proudly, dummy in mouth, only for them to pause just out of reach or clamp down as if the retrieve isn’t quite over yet. It can feel mildly...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Oct 24, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
If I had a penny for every time someone said, “He’s only doing it because you’ve got food,” I would have a field full of Labrador-shaped gold statues by now. Many owners ask me how to use food in dog training without creating a dog that only listens when treats are...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Oct 9, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
Ever wondered why your dog’s heelwork is great at home but disappears on a walk? Heelwork training for dogs is not just about obedience. It is about building focus that can survive real world distractions. In class your dog looks like a star pupil, walking calmly by...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Aug 14, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
Why Teenage Dogs Forget Training If your puppy suddenly ignores you, you’re not alone. Many owners notice that teenage dogs usually between (6–18 months) seem to lose the skills they mastered as puppies. This isn’t bad behaviour it’s part of adolescence, when your...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Aug 3, 2025 | Gundog, Puppy
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why isn’t my dog doing what theirs can?” you’re not alone. Social media is full of videos showing young dogs smashing competitions, retrieving dummies flawlessly, or mastering obedience drills with ease. It’s inspiring until...
